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rDramaHistorian Bard/Finn So what? What are you going to do about it, nerd?  1yr ago (text post) 201 thread views #162732

AudioTechnica m50x vs Sennheiser 599. Which one to buy?

I have been using the ATm30x for the last 3 years, however the cords have become frayed and jitters have creeped in. Thinking of upgrading but don't know which is better.

I will never use a wireless headphone(Quality deteriorates on lossless streaming). And never ever earphones (hurts my ears). So I have zoned in on these two options.

I use the Apple USB-C to 3.5mm as it has a built in somewhat pretty decent DAC to use with my iPad and phone.

Sample songs I would listen to with clarity on a headphone:

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Sennheiser Is such a shitty name even in German language “sen sheiser”

Trans lives matters

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https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx if you don't mind increasing your budget (or waiting for a sale) these are great. Just make sure the dac can drive them, idk how much power the Apple dongle has.

Edit: keep in mind each model can be different in terms of style, no one size fits all with headphones. Check out AKG as well, they help round out the trifecta of good mid range brands.

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The audiotechnica M50Xs will only sound good if youve never used good headphones before. Theyre overpriced. Not bad, just overpriced.

Source: I own a pair.

I would go onto the 'headphones' groomercord server and ask for advice there. The people there are audiophile NERDS who will give u a great recommendation I imagine.

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I tried getting advice from an audiophile friend. He has a large vinyl collection, also owns quite a few pair of headphones and speakers. But he talked so much about frequency and bitrates and what not that most of it went above my head.

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yeah they do that. just tell ppl to explain like youre 5.

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Sennheiser

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You are seemingly intelligent enough to think of a witty Reddit name and even put a little clever flair next to it, yet this escapes you? Sweaty, go to an evening class or something....

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